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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.93, 3,035.40 and 2,045.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.93, 3,035.40 and 2,045.37 is: 2,817.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.93 : 3,035.40 = 2,045.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.93/3,035.40 = 2,045.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.93x = 3,035.40 × 2,045.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.93x = 6,208,516.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,208,516.10/2,203.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.02

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